Q: I need to hang some cabinets, but I don't own an expensive stud finder tool. I borrowed one from a neighbor in the past and had limited success with it. Can you share any secrets on how you find ...

Getting to grips with how to remove an internal wall is a skill well worth learning if you are planning on renovating a house, remodelling or extending. Not only do the layouts of old houses often not ...

Q Is there a surefire way of finding a stud in a lath and plaster wall? My stud-finder reacts to the whole wall. You'd think it was one solid stud! I'm tired of making holes and then having to patch ...

Installing shelves? Hanging a mirror? You’ll need more than drywall to hang them on. You need the solid backing of studs--the vertical 2x4s behind finished walls. Here are some ways to find them: * ...